| | **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** 
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 |      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
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 |      105-43-1  |DL-3-Methylvaleric Acid               |   97%    | 203-297-7 |
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 Hazard Symbols: C
 Risk Phrases: 34
 
 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
 
 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
 Causes burns.Corrosive.
 
 Potential Health Effects
 Eye:
 Causes eye burns.  May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal
 damage.
 Skin:
 Causes skin burns. May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause
 cyanosis of the extremities. May cause skin rash (in milder cases),
 and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color.
 Ingestion:
 May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes
 gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive
 tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been
 fully investigated. May cause systemic effects.
 Inhalation:
 May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in
 the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and
 pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. The
 toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
 investigated. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm,
 inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis
 and pulmonary edema. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May
 cause systemic effects. Inhalation at high concentrations may cause
 CNS depression and asphixiation.
 Chronic:
 Effects may be delayed.
 
 **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
 
 Eyes:
 Get medical aid. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes
 closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
 minutes).
 Skin:
 Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
 least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
 Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
 Ingestion:
 Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
 unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
 Inhalation:
 Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
 air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
 breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
 resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
 using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
 mask.
 Notes to Physician:
 
 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
 
 General Information:
 As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
 pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
 protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
 may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
 spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Water may be ineffective.
 Material is lighter than water and a fire may be spread by the use of
 water. Combustible liquid. Vapors may be heavier than air.  They can
 spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
 Containers may explode when heated.
 Extinguishing Media:
 Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use agent most
 appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical,
 carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
 
 **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
 
 General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
 in Section 8.
 Spills/Leaks:
 Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
 then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
 ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately,
 observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all
 sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation.
 
 **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
 
 Handling:
 Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
 contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain
 product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep
 container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
 Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Discard contaminated shoes. Do not
 pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty
 containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
 Storage:
 Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
 ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool,
 dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
 Corrosives area.
 
 **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
 
 Engineering Controls:
 Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
 with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
 ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
 Exposure Limits
 CAS# 105-43-1:
 
 
 Personal Protective Equipment
 
 Eyes:
 Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
 safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
 protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
 Standard EN166.
 Skin:
 Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
 exposure.
 Clothing:
 Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
 exposure.
 Respirators:
 A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
 Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
 conditions warrant respirator use.
 
 **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
 
 Physical State:             Clear liquid
 Color:                      colorless
 Odor:                       stench
 pH:                         Not available.
 Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
 Viscosity:                  Not available.
 Boiling Point:              196.0 - 198.0 deg C
 Freezing/Melting Point:     0 deg C
 Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
 Flash Point:                85 deg C ( 185.00 deg F)
 Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
 Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
 Decomposition Temperature:
 Solubility in water:        slightly soluble
 Specific Gravity/Density:   .9300g/cm3
 Molecular Formula:          C6H12O2
 Molecular Weight:           116.16
 
 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
 
 Chemical Stability:
 Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
 and handling conditions.
 Conditions to Avoid:
 Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat.
 Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
 Oxidizing agents.
 Hazardous Decomposition Products:
 Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
 dioxide.
 Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
 
 **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 RTECS#:
 CAS# 105-43-1 unlisted.
 LD50/LC50:
 Not available.
 Carcinogenicity:
 DL-3-Methylvaleric Acid -
 Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
 
 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 
 
 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
 
 Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
 
 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
 
 IATA
 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.*
 Hazard Class: 8
 UN Number: 3265
 Packing Group: III
 IMO
 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
 Hazard Class: 8
 UN Number: 3265
 Packing Group: III
 RID/ADR
 Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
 Hazard Class: 8
 UN Number: 3265
 Packing group: III
 
 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
 
 European/International Regulations
 European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
 Hazard Symbols: C
 Risk Phrases:
 R 34  Causes burns.
 Safety Phrases:
 S 25  Avoid contact with eyes.
 S 28A  After contact with skin, wash immediately with
 plenty of water.
 S 36/37/39  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
 and eye/face protection.
 S 37  Wear suitable gloves.
 S 45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
 medical advice immediately (show the label where
 possible).
 WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
 CAS# 105-43-1: No information available.
 Canada
 CAS# 105-43-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
 CAS# 105-43-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
 US FEDERAL
 TSCA
 CAS# 105-43-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
 
 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
 
 MSDS Creation Date:  9/02/1997  Revision #6 Date:  3/18/2003
 
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